Oh wow that's like totally smart!!
Think I don't know that? Go and tell HS to change that retarded policy of theirs.
Oh wow that's like totally smart!!
Think I don't know that? Go and tell HS to change that retarded policy of theirs.
The grandline children vol.5 out now in jp also:
I just sent something to italy registered, marked the value under $50 AND as a 'gift,' and apparently they still had to pay 13euro in fees. What the heck? So, I'm not sure even that will work?
Lol italy is a danger city also, and $50 is a way to high mark, i think if its over $40 then the customs start charging :-/
ehh i looked online about it before I sent it. the cutouff was like $49 so I marked it $45. >_<;;
i got 40euro of custom for 10 000 yen i pretty imagine what would have been if it was 20 000 and guess thanks to who i got that? HOBBY SEARCH HELL YEAH
i stopped buying from them simply.
whoa Zoro GLC my baby i want it so hard! i'll wait to see his price drop low to get it :9
@1Up:
The grandline children vol.5 out now in jp also:
http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j369/mike_slang/f6b6d259.jpg
Slams head down on desk
Why oh why didnt I wait until Zoro GLC was out before making that order? I cant buy any more till November! :p
wow. Amiami sure are getting wise to me. I received my Log Collection: Nico Robin DVDs today. With it they bundled a cute lil Chopper keyring. How did they knoww!? Also inside was a Chopper and Carue keyring too =3
Really nice set. Expensive since you only get 16 eps. But awesomely they're Region 2 so they work! (wasn't expecting that) and the presentation is amazing (Moriah looks amazing on his cover. I never knew he was secretly Lew Zealand!) I'd totally gets some more but don't fancy paying £100+ for each set. Maybe for the Thriller Bark fights but meh
I just sent something to italy registered, marked the value under $50 AND as a 'gift,' and apparently they still had to pay 13euro in fees. What the heck? So, I'm not sure even that will work?
The recipient will still need to pay brokerage fees/customs if you declare it anything over $40. Gift or not.
Is the Anime-chara DPCF set out in Japan? I saw some pictures of some of them while searching YAJ.
Is the Anime-chara DPCF set out in Japan? I saw some pictures of some of them while searching YAJ.
Yes. The set was released a couple days ago.
mmmm…. guess I need to wait a little longer for HS to invoice me.... Do we know who is the secret? Hope for a Crocodile to complete the shichi(hachi)bukai
Edit: nevermind, I found it. It's pirate Vivi. Hope to get her when my box arrives! Would be cool to display them with their big counterparts!! If Plex ever decides to make the shichibukai on a 1/7 scale I probably die of excitement.
its out? Never even saw it up for PO. Oh well. Only need Robin and Chopper anyways. I recall the lineup being rather poo
In Italy custom starts to tax over 25 € of value, so it isn't strange see taxes on a declared value of 40 $.
I just sent something to italy registered, marked the value under $50 AND as a 'gift,' and apparently they still had to pay 13euro in fees. What the heck? So, I'm not sure even that will work?
Portugal is even worse. Anything suspicious or random gets stopped, opened and searched on the internet for medium range of value. After that, they ask you to supply he paypal transaction copy and code that has that specific tracking number so you cant forge or edit values. They check it, confirm every single piece of data and tax anything that goes above 22€ / 27$usd. Then they release it after 30 days on a storage facility back to you to pay the respective tax. If you take more than 7 days to pay, it goes back. Seriously i think its the worst country in the world. Once for a +/- 180€ order i had to pay nearly 60€ of taxes, its ridiculous and they obviously have nothing better to do.
Scultures Vol 1 is out in Japan
Scultures Vol 1 is out in Japan
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b50/sideways251/SCulturesvol1.jpg
Yeah, Nami pictures were posted on GomGom a couple of days ago:
Pardon me, but that Nami looks horrible.
Thanks, Banpresto.
For ruining every kind of figure I was excitedly waiting for. All heil the new material.
She's as tall as her GLL version. A bit disappointing.
And the material looks cheap. Like the part 2 Scultures DB (Goku and Lunch material is as shiny as this Nami)
They switched the material again. What a shame, Banpresto.
Yup, and this is why I only buy POP. Imho everything banpresto/bandai commision is cheap….. IK is the only other quality product. Even PLEX quality has been suffering of late.
Well that sucks. I was hoping she'd look better. I wasn't a fan of her pose, with that wierd leg and all, but yeah… add a big base as she probably can't stand without it. So disappointing.
Yup, and this is why I only buy POP. Imho everything banpresto/bandai commision is cheap….. IK is the only other quality product. Even PLEX quality has been suffering of late.
The Grandline series are still great. The GLC especially surpass POP Mild CB IMHO.
The Scultures DB part.1 are great. But they changed the material for part.2 and this Scultures I guess.
Value for money, they are still the best offer of scaled OP figure on the market (1000-1500 JPY a figure).
Meanwhile a 7000-9000 POP figure would fall flat in comparison with GSC, Alter figures of the same price.
Looks like we're stuck at this moment. Can't find any super gorgeous, jaw dropping OP figures recently…
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Though I might need to revise my opinion. The duo Scultures DB look great.
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Portugal is even worse. Anything suspicious or random gets stopped, opened and searched on the internet for medium range of value. After that, they ask you to supply he paypal transaction copy and code that has that specific tracking number so you cant forge or edit values. They check it, confirm every single piece of data and tax anything that goes above 22€ / 27$usd. Then they release it after 30 days on a storage facility back to you to pay the respective tax. If you take more than 7 days to pay, it goes back. Seriously i think its the worst country in the world. Once for a +/- 120€ order i had to pay nearly 60€ of taxes, its ridiculous and they obviously have nothing better to do.
indeed that sucks big time :(
that nami face is round it's like they didn't shaped it :/
plus it looks like her body don't have the same color…i hope Zoro will be perfect >_<
Yup, and this is why I only buy POP. Imho everything banpresto/bandai commision is cheap….. IK is the only other quality product. Even PLEX quality has been suffering of late.
Even IK is often not worth the money (sometimes just re coloration of GLx line). I've yet to find an OP IK figure that I really really like… ^^.
Even IK is often not worth the money (sometimes just re coloration of GLx line). I've yet to find an OP IK figure that I really really like… ^^.
I've never got them myself, but I thought the IK Marine Ford Luffy, New World Franky & young Edward Newgate were all pretty good. I understand what people are saying about value for money, but what I like about POP's is the accessories and posability. Admittedly this is more prevalent in some more than others, but it just adds that extra little dimension.
I would agree that the GLC in particular are very good and much superiour to the POP MILD, but you've got to remember who the sculptor is! You'd it expect their work to be nothing less than perfect!
I've never got them myself, but I thought the IK Marine Ford Luffy, New World Franky & young Edward Newgate were all pretty good. I understand what people are saying about value for money, but what I like about POP's is the accessories and posability. Admittedly this is more prevalent in some more than others, but it just adds that extra little dimension.
I would agree that the GLC in particular are very good and much superiour to the POP MILD, but you've got to remember who the sculptor is! You'd it expect their work to be nothing less than perfect!
Those mentioned IK figures aren't compareable to the newer ones, since Banpresto took the effort to actually color the skin of those. Nowadays Banpresto simply puts the color in the liquid plastic, which leads to the very smudgy and unbearable look. Back then, they used airbrush to paint skin. They still airbrush the clothes and such, though.
Upcoming IK volume simply titled MEMORIES.
![](https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-xv3pumiz5d0/UCPIgBsIx8I/AAAAAAAAOUE/prQiSu6TEfE/s800/2012-08-09 IK Memories 443d8b64.jpg)
![](https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-KTRcMCHYbPw/UCPIi-AzKKI/AAAAAAAAOUM/bwGCM3elOUM/s800/2012-08-09 IK Memories 9a9c54ca.jpg)
Ace… :)
![](https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-OnthZhv1dsc/UCPIl90LefI/AAAAAAAAOUU/DyUx5Y6qY5k/s800/2012-08-09 IK Memories bc1f66bb.jpg)
Ace's hat !
![](https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-0LQvNua4_a4/UCPIoFtCF8I/AAAAAAAAOUc/YRMXFUSvJ8A/s800/2012-08-09 IK Memories 1974fdf8.jpg)
…not Ace.
![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vXjfjmyiMDo/UCPIqRJ-7QI/AAAAAAAAOUk/q781a0M42yg/s800/2012-08-09 IK Memories fda312ce.jpg)
Half Ace !
![](https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-r3eNgsq2WJM/UCPIu_l5X6I/AAAAAAAAOUs/WfOujqQmxHs/s800/2012-08-09 IK Memories cfa3ad9c.jpg)
more pics at http://blog.livedoor.jp/onepiece_figure/archives/53759298.html
What a coincidence. Well can't say i'm overly excited about any of these other than Hiluluk who looks pretty bad ass. Just a shame it's only a bust and not a full figure.
Shanks and Luffy. Want.
Only one i like is that shanks and ace one.
Ace's face looks funny. Doesn't really feel like it's him. But the Luffy/Shanks scene on the other hand is pretty neat. Might pick it up depending on the price.
Oh and that SCultures vol 1 set looks fugly. I'm glad that I didn't give in and avoided getting some crap.
Luffy and Shanks looks great. Hiruluk looks evil but I want.
Nice to see they did Three figures themed around Ace and forgot the only memorable scene he was in. His death.
And they better do another set that includes Luffy vs Croc, Vivi's Farewell, Monster Chopper and 'I WANNA LIVE!'
Edit: Ok. Hiruluk's Face. And Chopper's….looks so wrong. Maybe Hiruluk was the Child Catcher all along?
Rofl. Even though this set please me for obvious reaons, I like how it's completely random…
There're 3 ones that go around Ace, then there's Luffy and Chopper's 'epic past' moments, which doesn't fit into Ace's theme at all, but ok, and then there's Admirals which are... not even based on any picture from manga?..
I wonder if Akainu's lava will look like strawberry jam again ^^
That Shanks+Luffy is a certain buy and oh oh oh….need to get that Teach! (not enough figures of Blackbeard!)
That Ace's jaw and chin are way too wide and give him a weird face.
That line looks promising, my wallet is suffering now seeing the new pics…xDD.
About the new scultures... meh, i dont known what to do known, maybe i'll only buy Eneru and Ace from this line.
May I get your attention, ladies and gentlemen (you all know what's coming now anyway)?
Today's battle of the glorious AP character tournament is one of the most exciting and it ensures that dedicated fans and masterfully done campaigns clash – Nami vs Hattori! Be part and let your vote decide the outcome of this harsh battle!
Voting takes like 20 seconds at best plus you get to see entertaining campaigns so please? <3
Shanks and luffy. Must have.
Girls Collection Kid Shirahoshi out now:
woooohooo Yahoo the only option I guess? Or 1Up maybe? ;)
I want girls collection Shira and that epic Luffy and Shanks, that Ace figure looks good, but the face…..
Oh, yeah, I wanted that Shanks and Luffy since we first saw the sculpt. Hopefully, it will turn out nice.
I've never got them myself, but I thought the IK Marine Ford Luffy, New World Franky & young Edward Newgate were all pretty good. I understand what people are saying about value for money, but what I like about POP's is the accessories and posability. Admittedly this is more prevalent in some more than others, but it just adds that extra little dimension.
I would agree that the GLC in particular are very good and much superiour to the POP MILD, but you've got to remember who the sculptor is! You'd it expect their work to be nothing less than perfect!
IK Marineford is one of the best IK. Luffy, Mihawk, Shanks, WB were beautifully done.
The new WB and Roger are good too, that's why their price stay expensive not like the IK RD Part.2 which is a big disappointment. You can get each of those now at 1500-2000 JPY.
GLC not only superb in the sculpt. I think the material is also superior to GLM/GLL. KENGO made sure his line is handled well. :)
Those mentioned IK figures aren't compareable to the newer ones, since Banpresto took the effort to actually color the skin of those. Nowadays Banpresto simply puts the color in the liquid plastic, which leads to the very smudgy and unbearable look. Back then, they used airbrush to paint skin. They still airbrush the clothes and such, though.
^ This.
Sometimes the plastic is as cheap as the FZ, ended up in shining look.
They surely should avoid making topless figure with this material. Otherwise it would turn out very ugly. Fortunately they didn't use that material for the amazing DX Brotherhood. Hopefully they won't ruin Scultures Wiper.
@Elisabeth:
Upcoming IK volume simply titled MEMORIES.
[https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-xv3pumiz5d0/UCPIgBsIx8I/AAAAAAAAOUE/prQiSu6TEfE/s800/2012-08-09 IK Memories 443d8b64.jpg](https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-xv3pumiz5d0/UCPIgBsIx8I/AAAAAAAAOUE/prQiSu6TEfE/s800/2012-08-09 IK Memories 443d8b64.jpg)
[https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-KTRcMCHYbPw/UCPIi-AzKKI/AAAAAAAAOUM/bwGCM3elOUM/s800/2012-08-09 IK Memories 9a9c54ca.jpg](https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-KTRcMCHYbPw/UCPIi-AzKKI/AAAAAAAAOUM/bwGCM3elOUM/s800/2012-08-09 IK Memories 9a9c54ca.jpg)
Ace… :)
[https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-OnthZhv1dsc/UCPIl90LefI/AAAAAAAAOUU/DyUx5Y6qY5k/s800/2012-08-09 IK Memories bc1f66bb.jpg](https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-OnthZhv1dsc/UCPIl90LefI/AAAAAAAAOUU/DyUx5Y6qY5k/s800/2012-08-09 IK Memories bc1f66bb.jpg)
Ace's hat !
[https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-0LQvNua4_a4/UCPIoFtCF8I/AAAAAAAAOUc/YRMXFUSvJ8A/s800/2012-08-09 IK Memories 1974fdf8.jpg](https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-0LQvNua4_a4/UCPIoFtCF8I/AAAAAAAAOUc/YRMXFUSvJ8A/s800/2012-08-09 IK Memories 1974fdf8.jpg)
…not Ace.
[https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vXjfjmyiMDo/UCPIqRJ-7QI/AAAAAAAAOUk/q781a0M42yg/s800/2012-08-09 IK Memories fda312ce.jpg](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vXjfjmyiMDo/UCPIqRJ-7QI/AAAAAAAAOUk/q781a0M42yg/s800/2012-08-09 IK Memories fda312ce.jpg)
Half Ace !
[https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-r3eNgsq2WJM/UCPIu_l5X6I/AAAAAAAAOUs/WfOujqQmxHs/s800/2012-08-09 IK Memories cfa3ad9c.jpg](https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-r3eNgsq2WJM/UCPIu_l5X6I/AAAAAAAAOUs/WfOujqQmxHs/s800/2012-08-09 IK Memories cfa3ad9c.jpg)more pics at http://blog.livedoor.jp/onepiece_figure/archives/53759298.html
Now that was what we're talking about. Regeneration of epic scene. Hopefully they'll continue exploiting it with more full figures.
The bust is nice, but a full figure of Robin kid-Jaguar D. Saul (like the FC one) would be epic.
The Luffy-Shanks Memories is a must have.
I like the Ace too. He must turn out to be superior than the FZ Battle ver.
Shanks looks pretty much like his POP Neo. Love it.
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YAY FINALLY that shanks & Luffy figure! I hope that their faces look good~! Oh please oh please!!!
And just when you thought Ace wouldn't get more figures…!! IK it is. Uuugh, I had higher hopes for that one based on the picture, and I'm also disappointed the other Ace is a brotherhood one. Though his right hand looks nice lol! There's always a silver lining.
Nami scultures looks horrific. Poor Nami. ;A;
Ace and Kurohige Figuarts Zero Artist Special pictures.
One Piece Film Z Styling Vol. 01 and 02.
Girls Collection Kid Shirahoshi out now:
http://pds.exblog.jp/pds/1/201208/09/76/c0244176_22342615.jpg
do you know how much she cost? thanks